Do you need water to make energy?
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Do you need water to make energy?

07.26.2016
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How much water is consumed is an important factor when measuring an energy source’s environmental impact.

We’ve worked the numbers and come up with some answers. Our chart shows the amount of water used by various power sources to produce the same amount of energy as a quart of oil. The least water-intensive energy source might surprise you.

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